**Executive Summary**
The document is a response from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to questions regarding the status of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India. It addresses concerns about inadequate infrastructure, regional imbalances, and financial incentives. The MHI issued operational guidelines for EV Public Charging Stations (EVPCS) on 26.09.2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)*
* Setting up EVCS is now an unlicensed activity, allowing private entities to install them according to Ministry of Power (MoP) guidelines dated 17.09.2024.
* The government has allocated Rs. 912.50 crore and Rs. 2,000 crore under the FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE schemes respectively, to augment public charging infrastructure.
*EV Charging Stations Installation and Shortfall Assessment*
* 29,151 public EV charging stations have been installed in the country based on inputs from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).
* The Ministry of Heavy Industries has not conducted an assessment study to estimate the shortfall in charging infrastructure by 2030.
*Regional Imbalances and Scheme Implementation*
* MHI has not assessed regional imbalances in EV charging infrastructure distribution.
* Both FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE schemes have been implemented on a pan-India basis for EV charging station deployment.
*Financial Incentives*
* Under the FAME-II scheme, Rs. 912.50 crore was allocated for public charging infrastructure deployment, with Rs. 633.44 crore already expended.
* Operational guidelines were issued on 26.09.2025 under the PM E-DRIVE scheme for deployment of EV Public Charging Stations (EVPCS), providing a framework for project implementation with public and private sector participation.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Government:**
*Impact:* The Ministry is responsible for setting and implementing policy frameworks and allocating funds for EV charging infrastructure.
*Action Required:* Continue to monitor and adjust policies and funding to support EV adoption and ensure adequate charging infrastructure deployment.
* **Private Entities:**
*Impact:* Permitted to install EVCS, enhancing business opportunities and contributing to infrastructure development.
*Action Required:* Familiarize themselves with the MoP guidelines dated 17.09.2024 and the operational guidelines issued on 26.09.2025 and participate in charging infrastructure projects.
* **Public:**
*Impact:* Greater availability of EV charging infrastructure supports electric mobility.
*Action Required:* Utilize the available charging infrastructure and encourage further deployment through feedback and demand signals.
Key Entities Referenced
FAME-II: A scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India, aiming to incentivize EV adoption and manufacturing.
PM E-DRIVE: A scheme focused on promoting electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure development.
Ministry of Heavy Industries: The primary ministry responsible for policies related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
India: The geographical location where the EV charging infrastructure policies are applicable.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1779
ANSWERED ON 10.02.2026
EV CHARGING STATIONS
1779. SHRI RAJA RAM SINGH:
Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware that India’s (EV) transition is being constrained by inadequate
public charging infrastructure across the country particularly in Tier-2 cities and rural areas despite
ambitious EV adoption targets;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for such gaps and the measures taken to address
them;
(c) the total number of public EV charging stations installed and operational in the country as on date
and the estimated shortfall in charging infrastructure required to achieve about 30 per cent EV market
share by 2030, State and UT-wise;
(d) whether the Ministry has assessed regional imbalances in charging infrastructure, with
concentration in a few States and urban centres, and the corrective steps proposed to incentivise
deployment in underserved regions; and
(e) the details of financial incentives, targets, timelines and fund utilisation under schemes such as
FAME and PM E-DRIVE for EV charging infrastructure, including private sector participation?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES
(SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)
(a) & (b): Setting up of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) has been notified as an unlicensed
activity, and private entities are permitted to install EV charging stations in accordance with the Ministry of
Power (MoP) Guidelines dated 17.09.2024. Further, Government has taken steps to augment public charging
infrastructure across the country and made allocation of Rs.912.50 crore and Rs.2,000 crore under the FAME-
II and PM E-DRIVE schemes, respectively for deployment of adequate public EV charging infrastructure on
pan India basis including Tier-2 cities and rural areas with the objective of supporting the growth of electric
mobility.
(c): As per inputs received from Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), a total of 29,151 public EV
charging stations have been installed in the country.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has not carried out any assessment study for estimation of
shortfall in charging infrastructure by 2030.
(d): No such assessment regarding regional imbalances in the distribution of EV charging infrastructure has
been carried out by the MHI, however, both FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE Schemes for deployment of public
EV charging stations have been implemented on pan India basis.
(e): Under the FAME-II scheme, an allocation of Rs. 912.50 crore was made for deployment of public
charging infrastructure, out of which, Rs.633.44 has been expended. Further, under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme,
MHI has issued operational guidelines for “deployment of EV Public Charging Stations (EVPCS)” on
26.09.2025, which provide the framework for implementation of charging infrastructure projects, including
participation by eligible public and private entities.
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